Allen Rathey

The concept of “lean” is about eliminating waste from the workplace. Cleaning organizations can use lean principles to improve the workforce without eliminating employees.

Cleaning, like other professions, faces its share of myths that may cost your organization money and impact the health of building occupants.

Establishing metrics for your green cleaning operation depends on your goals.

Water is a very common substance; it’s virtually everywhere, and without it, we would not have anything to drink, or even a way to clean.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne illness is a preventable public health challenge that causes 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths annually, sickening one-in-six Americans.

While using cold water instead of hot may help to minimize a facility’s carbon footprint and save on costs, this environmental effort still raises questions.